Academic and Research Leadership
Together, we can increase investment in bold research and further our impact as a transformational economic engine.
UNC Charlotte’s recognition as a top-tier research institution reflects our commitment to advancing comprehensive research and expanding centers of excellence that address critical societal challenges.
This achievement is possible only through the brilliant thinkers and researchers who make up our faculty — a vital component of our city’s growth and vision. With increased support, UNC Charlotte will continue to attract outstanding talent dedicated to driving innovation and finding solutions to today’s most pressing issues.
Academic & Research Leadership
Your generosity drives innovation and academic excellence at UNC Charlotte. By funding cutting-edge research and expanding academic programs, you help position our university as a leader in addressing global challenges and fostering groundbreaking discoveries.
- Albert Engineering Leadership Scholars Endowment
- Bonnie Cone Leadership Award
- Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
- Center for Leadership Development
- Charlotte Institute for Artificial Intelligence
- Charlotte Research Institute
- Dowd Professorship in Capitalism Studies
- Graduate Student Research
- LEADS Fund Discretionary
- Learning Center for Academic Excellence
- Legacy for Leadership Award
- Mebane Early Literacy Center
- Sharon Jarrett Thacker Endowed Scholarship for Creative Nonprofit
- SIM Charlotte 49er Next Bridge Program Scholarship
- Susan Dodson DeVore Women’s Leadership Development Program Fund
- Thomas L. Reynolds Graduate Research Award
- Thomas L. Reynolds Leadership Award
- Undergraduate Education
- Undergraduate Research Conference
- Urban Institute
For Research & Innovation
UNC Charlotte is advancing its research leadership with groundbreaking data science, AI initiatives, endowed professorships and new academic programs. Centers like CIPHER and BATT CAVE are tackling global challenges and enhancing our top-tier research capabilities, solidifying UNC Charlotte as a leader in innovative solutions for the future.
For Faculty Recruitment and Academic Excellence
Attracting and retaining top faculty is essential to our city’s growth. Endowed chairs, competitive salaries and development opportunities bring visionary educators and researchers who drive innovation, inspire students and shape tomorrow’s leaders.
For an Educated Community and Talent Development
As a living, learning lab, UNC Charlotte offers diverse, hands-on programs. The William States Lee College of Engineering’s “senior design project” lets students solve real-world problems for industry partners, while our Aviation Innovation and Research Institute with Charlotte Douglas International Airport provides experiential learning that fuels Charlotte’s growth. Our top-rated nursing and literacy programs equip future health care providers and educators to meet community needs, contributing to Charlotte’s economic, civic and industrial development.